Ahmed Shiyam, the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, has announced that the government is closely monitoring the ongoing protest by fishermen in Addu City. Speaking on the matter, Minister Shiyam stated that the government is attentive to the demonstrations taking place in the Addu City Fisheries Complex area.
Minister Shiyam highlighted that both the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) and the government are providing updates on the progress of work being carried out by the fishermen. The protest, which began yesterday near the MIFCO fish factory in Hulhumeedhoo, has seen the participation of more than 80 fishermen. The demonstrators are demanding prompt payment from the government.
The fishermen have voiced their frustration, stating that they will dismiss all senior employees of the fish factory if their demands are not met with an adequate response. The protest underscores the urgency of addressing the grievances of the fishing community in Addu City, with the government now under close scrutiny to provide a resolution to the ongoing dispute.
Minister Shiyam highlighted that both the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) and the government are providing updates on the progress of work being carried out by the fishermen. The protest, which began yesterday near the MIFCO fish factory in Hulhumeedhoo, has seen the participation of more than 80 fishermen. The demonstrators are demanding prompt payment from the government.
The fishermen have voiced their frustration, stating that they will dismiss all senior employees of the fish factory if their demands are not met with an adequate response. The protest underscores the urgency of addressing the grievances of the fishing community in Addu City, with the government now under close scrutiny to provide a resolution to the ongoing dispute.
